Anushasana Parva

हिन्दी अर्थ

हित॑ चाप्यहितं चापि न विचार्य नरर्षभ

English

wilt see many things there!' I

हिन्दी अर्थ

गुरोहिं दीर्घदर्शित्वं यत् तच्छिष्यस्य भारत परिहारेण तद् ब्रूयाद् यस्तेषां स्याद् व्यतिक्रम:

English

We have heard that brahmins and kshatriyas should keep observances. What is to be done by them in fasting, Grandsire?

हिन्दी अर्थ

ज्येष्ठो भ्राता पितृसमो मृते पितरि भारत

English

O king, tell me the rule for all fasts. What goal does one attain who is devoted to fasting?

हिन्दी अर्थ

उपवासविदधिं पुण्यमाचष्ट भरतर्षभ द्विस्त्रिरात्रमथैकाहं निर्दिष्ट पुरुषर्षभ

English

Fasting is supreme merit, fasting is the final refuge. Having fasted here, best of men, what fruit does one obtain?

हिन्दी अर्थ

कुट॒म्बीजनोंकी वृद्धि करता है

English

By what is one freed from unrighteousness, how does one gain dharma, and how, best of the Bharatas, does one win heaven and merit?

हिन्दी अर्थ

चक्रवाकप्रयुक्तेन विमानेन स गच्छति अष्टमेन तु भक्तेन जीवन् संवत्सरं नृप

English

And what should be given by one who has fasted? Tell me that by which, through dharma, one gains happiness and wealth.

हिन्दी अर्थ

न चैते स्वर्गकामस्य रोचन्ते सुखमेधस:

English

[Vaishampayana] To Kunti's son Yudhishthira, knower of dharma, speaking thus, Bhishma, son of Shantanu, who knew the essence of dharma, said these words.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अनश्नन् देहमुत्सूृज्य फल प्राप्रोति मानव: वैदूर्यमुक्ताखचिते वीणामुरजनादिते

English

This was heard of old, great king: the best virtues in the rule of fasting, O best of the Bharatas.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्त्रीसहस्रानुचरिते स नर: सुखमेधते

English

I asked Angiras, the son of Prajapati, rich in austerity, as you have asked me.

हिन्दी अर्थ

हस्तिपृषछ्ेडश्चपृष्ठे च रथचर्यासु चैव ह युक्तिशास्त्रं च ते ज्ञेयं शब्दशास्त्रं च भारत

English

"Ashtavakra said, 'It behoveth thee to tell me what I shall see in that region. Indeed, I am ready to execute whatever command may be laid upon me by thee.'"

हिन्दी अर्थ

भरतनन्दन! तुम्हें तर्कशास्त्र और शब्दशास्त्र दोनोंका ज्ञान प्राप्त करना चाहिए

English

" Vadanya said, 'Passing over the dominions of the lord of Treasures thou will cross the Himavat mountains. Thou wilt then behold the plateau on which Rudra resides. It is inhabited by Siddhas and Charanas. It abounds with the associates of Mahadeva, frolicsome and fond of dance and possessed of diverse forms. It is peopled with also many Pisachas, O master, of diverse forms and all daubed with fragrant powders of diverse hues, and dancing with joyous hearts in accompaniment with instruments of different kinds made of brass. Surrounded by these who move with electric rapidity in the mazes of the dance or refrain at times altogether from forward or backward or transverse motion of every kind, Mahadeva dwells there. That delightful spot on the mountains, we have heard, is the favourite abode of the great Deity. It is said that that great god as also his associates are always present there. It was there that the goddess Uma practised the severest austerities for the sake of (obtaining for her lord) the three- eyed Deity. Hence, it is said, that spot is much liked by both Mahadeva and Uma. In days of yore there, on the heights of the Mahaparswa, which are situate to the north of the mountains sacred to Mahadeva, the sessions, and the last Night, and many deities, and many human beings also (of the foremost order), in their embodied forms, had adored Mahadeva. 2 Thou shalt cross that region also in thy northward journey. Thou will then see a beautiful and charming forest blue of hue and resembling a mass of clouds. There, in that forest, thou wilt behold a beautiful female ascetic looking like Sree herself. Venerable in age and highly blessed, she is in the observance of the Diksha. Beholding her there thou shouldst duly worship her with reverence. Returning to this place after having beheld her, thou wilt take the hand of my daughter in marriage. If thou wanteth to make this agreement, proceed then on thy journey and do what I command thee.'"

हिन्दी अर्थ

पुराणमितिहासाश्च॒ तथाख्यानानि यानि च श्रवण करना चाहिए

English

"Ashtavakra said, 'So be it. I shall do thy bidding. Verily, I shall proceed to that region which thou speakest of, O thou of righteous soul. On thy side, let thy words, accord with truth.'"

हिन्दी अर्थ

पज्चमे दिवसे नारी षष्ठे-हनि पुमान् भवेत्

English

"Bhishma continued, "The illustrious Ashtavakra set out on his journey. He proceeded more and more towards the north and at last reached the Himavat mountains peopled by Siddhas and Charanas. 3 Arrived at the Himavat mountains, that foremost of Brahamanas then came upon the sacred river Vahuda whose waters produce great merit. He bathed in one of the delightful Tirthas of that river, which was free from mud, and

हिन्दी अर्थ

ज्ञातिसम्बन्धिमित्राणि पूजनीयानि सर्वश: --इन सबका सब प्रकारसे आदर करना चाहिए

English

gratified the deities with oblations of water. His ablutions being over, he spread a quantity of Kusa grass and laid himself down upon it for resting awhile at his ease. 1 Passing the night in this way, the Brahmana rose with the day. He once more performed his ablutions in the sacred waters of the Vahuda and then ignited his homa fire and worshipped it with the aid of many foremost of Vedic mantras. 2 He then worshipped with due rites both Rudra and his spouse Uma, and rested for some more time by the

हिन्दी अर्थ

हुए वनमें निवास करना चाहिए

English

A wise man should never be childless or poor; one who wishes to sacrifice should pass the fifth and sixth lunar days fasting and feed brahmins.

हिन्दी अर्थ

आचाराद् वर्धते ह्यायुराचारो हन्त्यलक्षणम् आयुकी वृद्धि होती है और सदाचार ही बुरे लक्षणोंका नाश करता है

English

Then, O son of Kunti, having fasted on the eighth and the fourteenth of the bright fortnight, he is born free of disease and strong.

हिन्दी अर्थ

है और धर्मसे आयु बढ़ती है

English

One who spends the month of Margashirsha eating once a day and feeds brahmins with devotion is freed from disease and sin.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अनुकम्प्य सर्ववर्णान् ब्रह्मणा समुदाह्॒तम् और छोटे भाइयोंका बड़े भाईके साथ कैसा बर्ताव होना चाहिए? यह मुझे बताइये

English

He is born full of all blessings, possessed of all herbs, sharing in the harvest, wealthy and with many sons.

हिन्दी अर्थ

वैसा ही तुम्हें भी अपने भाइयोंके साथ करना चाहिए

English

One who, O son of Kunti, spends the month of Pausha eating once a day is fortunate, good to look at, and a sharer in fame.

हिन्दी अर्थ

श्रियाभितप्ता: कौन्तेय भेदकामास्तथारय:

English

A devotee of his ancestors who spends the month of Magha eating once a day attains greatness among his kinsmen in a prosperous family.

हिन्दी अर्थ

हन्ति सर्वमपि ज्येष्ठ: कुलं यत्रावजायते अज्येष्ठ: स्यादभागश्ष नियम्यो राजभिक्ष सः

English

One who spends the month of the god Bhaga eating once a day becomes beloved of women, and those women become obedient to him.

हिन्दी अर्थ

विदुलस्येव तत् पुष्पं मोधं जनयितु: स्मृतम्

English

One who, self-restrained, spends the month of Chaitra eating once a day is born in a great family rich in gold, jewels and pearls.

हिन्दी अर्थ

पिताके लिये बेतके फूलकी भाँति निरर्थक ही माना गया है अकीर्ति जनयत्येव कीर्तिमन्तर्दधाति च

English

A man or woman of mastered senses who passes Vaishakha eating once a day attains pre-eminence among kinsmen.

हिन्दी अर्थ

नाप्रदाय कनिषेभ्यो ज्येष्ठ: कुर्वीत यौतकम्

English

One who spends the month of Jyeshtha-Mula eating once a day is born, man or woman, to unequalled and supreme lordship.

हिन्दी अर्थ

ग्रहण नहीं करना चाहिए स्वयमीहितलब्धं तु नाकामो दातुमहति

English

Staying a month untiring in Ashadha eating once a day, he is born with much grain, wealth and sons.

हिन्दी अर्थ

हो तो वह उस धनमेंसे भाइयोंको नहीं दे सकता है

English

One who, self-restrained, spends the month of Shravana eating once a day is joined wherever he goes with consecration, and increases his kin.

हिन्दी अर्थ

न पुत्रभागं विषमं पिता दद्यात् कदाचन यदि स्त्री यद्यवरज: श्रेयश्लेत् तत् तदाचरेत्

English

A man who spends the month of Proshthapada eating one meal attains wealthy, flourishing and steady lordship.

हिन्दी अर्थ

धर्म ही कल्याणका सर्वश्रेष्ठ साधन है

English

Likewise one who spends the month of Ashvayuja eating once a day is born with offspring, rich in vehicles and with many sons.

हिन्दी अर्थ

दशाचार्यानुपाध्याय उपाध्यायान् पिता दश गौरवेणाभिभवति नास्ति मातृसमो गुरु:

English

A man who keeps one meal a day through the month of Kartika is born brave, with many wives and renowned.

हिन्दी अर्थ

कनिष्ठास्तं नमस्येरन् सर्वे छन्दानुवर्तिन: आश्रयमें जीवन व्यतीत करें

English

Thus, tiger among men, the months have been told for those who fast; now hear also the rules for the lunar days, O king.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शरीरमेतौ सृजत: पिता माता च भारत

English

One who eats a meal only once each fortnight, O Bharata, is born rich in cattle, with many sons and long-lived.

हिन्दी अर्थ

ज्येष्ठा मातूसमा चापि भगिनी भरतर्षभ भ्रातुर्भार्या च तद्धत् स्थाद् यस्या बाल्ये स्तनं पिबेत्

English

Having kept three-night fasts every month for twelve years, he attains lordship over the hosts, without rivals and untroubled.

हिन्दी अर्थ

उपवासे मतिरियं कारणं च न विद्यहे

English

All these rules should be kept for twelve years, O best of the Bharatas, by one following the path of action.

हिन्दी अर्थ

लगाते हैं, किंतु इसका क्या कारण है? यह समझमें नहीं आता उपवासे कथं तेषां कृत्यमस्ति पितामह

English

One who eats morning and evening and drinks nothing between, always devoted to non-harm, offering to Agni Jatavedas,

हिन्दी अर्थ

आप्रोति कां गतिं तात उपवासपरायण:

English

is perfected in six years, O king, without doubt; he obtains the fruit of the Agnishtoma sacrifice.

हिन्दी अर्थ

उपवास करनेवाला मनुष्य किस गतिको प्राप्त होता है? उपवास करके यहाँ मनुष्य कौन-सा फल पाता है?

English

In the abode of the apsarases, resounding with dance and song, he mounts a celestial car of the colour of heated gold.

हिन्दी अर्थ

धर्मेण च सुखानर्थाललॉभेद् येन ब्रवीहि तम्

English

For a full thousand years he is honoured in Brahma's world, and when that is exhausted he returns here and attains greatness.

हिन्दी अर्थ

और धनकी प्राप्ति हो सके, वही मुझे बताइये उपवासविधीौ श्रेष्ठा गुणा ये भरतर्षभ

English

A man who eats once a day for a full year gains the fruit of the Atiratra sacrifice.

हिन्दी अर्थ

यथा मां त्वं तथैवाहं पृष्टवांस्तं तपोधनम्

English

For ten thousand years he is honoured in heaven, and when that is exhausted he returns here and attains greatness.

हिन्दी अर्थ

त्रिरात्रं वा द्विरात्रं वा तयोवर््युष्टिन विद्यते

English

One who for a full year eats only the fourth meal, always devoted to non-harm, truthful and restrained in senses,

हिन्दी अर्थ

नानपत्यो भवेत् प्राज्ञों दरिद्रो वा कदाचन अष्टमीमथ कौरव्य कृष्णपक्षे चतुर्दशीम्

English

gains the fruit of the Vajapeya sacrifice and is honoured in heaven for thirty thousand years.

हिन्दी अर्थ

मार्गशीर्ष तु यो मासमेकभक्तेन संक्षिपेत्

English

A man who, O son of Kunti, passes a year eating at the sixth time gains the fruit of the Ashvamedha sacrifice.

हिन्दी अर्थ

ब्राह्मणोंको भोजन कराता है, वह रोग और पापोंसे मुक्त हो जाता है सर्वकल्याणसम्पूर्ण: सर्वोषधिसमन्वित:

English

He goes in a car drawn by chakravaka birds and rejoices in heaven for forty thousand years.

हिन्दी अर्थ

कृषिभागी बहुधनो बहुधान्यश्व॒ जायते

English

A man who lives a year, O king, eating only at the eighth time gains the fruit of the Gavamaya sacrifice.

हिन्दी अर्थ

सुभगो दर्शनीयश्व यशोभागी च जायते दर्शनीय और यशका भागी होता है

English

He goes in a car yoked with swans and cranes and rejoices in heaven for fifty thousand years.

हिन्दी अर्थ

कुलमें जन्म लेकर अपने कुट॒म्बीजनोंमें महत्त्वको प्राप्त होता है

English

One who, O king, eats once every fortnight for a year, fasts for six months, the blessed Angiras said; and he dwells in heaven for sixty thousand years.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्त्रीषु वल्लभतां याति वश्याश्चास्य भवन्ति ता: सुवर्णमणिमुक्ताढ्ये कुले महति जायते

English

O lord of the people, asleep he is awakened by the sweet, fine sounds of lutes, vallakis and flutes.

हिन्दी अर्थ

नरो वा यदि वा नारी ज्ञातीनां श्रेष्ठतां ब्रजेत्

English

A man who for one year drinks only milk every month obtains, dear child, the fruit of the Vishvajit.

हिन्दी अर्थ

बहुधान्यो बहुधनो बहुपुत्रश्न जायते यत्र तत्राभिषेकेण युज्यते ज्ञातिवर्धन:

English

He goes in a car drawn by lions and tigers and rejoices in heaven for seventy thousand years.

हिन्दी अर्थ

मृजावान् वाहनाद्यश्व बहुपुत्रश्न जायते तिथीनां नियमा ये तु शृणु तानपि पार्थिव

English

Beyond a month, tiger among men, fasting is not prescribed; but the knowers of dharma speak, Partha, of a rule of total fasting.

हिन्दी अर्थ

पुत्र तथा स्त्रियोंसे युक्त होता है

English

One who goes on a total fast, not in distress and free of disease, gains the fruit of a sacrifice at every step, without doubt.

हिन्दी अर्थ

गणाधिपत्यं प्राप्रोति निःसपत्नमनाविलम् निष्कण्टक एवं निर्मल आधिपत्य प्राप्त करता है

English

He goes to heaven in a car yoked with swans, and a hundred apsara maidens delight that man.

हिन्दी अर्थ

द्वे चानये भरतश्रेष्ठ प्रवृत्तिमनुवर्तता

English

One who goes on a total fast, whether in distress or sick, O lord, rejoices in heaven a hundred thousand years, and asleep is awakened by the sound of girdles and anklets.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अहिंसानिरतो नित्यं जुह्ॉमानो जातवेदसम् अग्निष्टोमस्य यज्ञस्य फल प्राप्नोति मानव:

English

Having gone in a car bright as the moon and yoked with a thousand swans, he delights, O best of the Bharatas, filled with hundreds of women.

हिन्दी अर्थ

रमते स्त्रीसहस्राढ्ये सुकृती विरजो नर:

English

Nourishment is seen for the wasted, healing for the wounded, a store of medicine for the sick, and appeasement for the angry;

हिन्दी अर्थ

महलमें, जहाँ नृत्य और गीतकी ध्वनि गूँजती रहती है, रमण करता है पूर्ण वर्षमहस्रं च ब्रह्मलोके महीयते

English

giving of goods to the afflicted, and wealth and honour; but these do not please one who desires heaven and is happy-minded.

हिन्दी अर्थ

लोकमें आकर महत्त्वपूर्ण स्थान प्राप्त करता है

English

Therefore, joined with desire, adorned and good, he delights in a golden car filled with hundreds of women.

हिन्दी अर्थ

यस्तु संवत्सरं पूर्णमेकाहारो भवेन्नर: दशवर्षसहस्राणि स्वर्गे च स महीयते

English

Healthy, his resolves fulfilled, happy and free of sin, a man who gives up his body fasting obtains the fruit.

हिन्दी अर्थ

षष्ठे काले तु कौन्तेय नर: संवत्सरं क्षिपन्

English

In a car like the rising sun, golden-bright, set with beryl and pearls and resounding with lutes and drums,

हिन्दी अर्थ

है, उसे गवामय यज्ञका फल प्राप्त होता है

English

strewn with banners and lamps, ringing with divine bells and attended by thousands of women, that man prospers happily.

हिन्दी अर्थ

हंससारसयुक्तेन विमानेन स गच्छति स्वर्गलोकमें सुख भोगता है

English

As many as are the pores on his body, O Pandava, so many thousands of years he rejoices in heaven.

हिन्दी अर्थ

पक्षे पक्षे गते राजन् यो5श्रीयाद् वर्षमेव तु

English

There is no scripture higher than the Veda, no teacher like a mother, no gain higher than dharma, and no austerity higher than fasting.

हिन्दी अर्थ

षष्टिवर्षसहस्राणि दिवमावसते च सः: फल विश्वजितस्तात प्राप्रोति स नरो नृप

English

There is nothing more purifying than brahmins, in heaven or here; and no austere act is equal to fasting.

हिन्दी अर्थ

सप्ततिं च सहस््राणि वर्षाणां दिवि मोदते

English

The gods, having fasted by rule, attained heaven, and the sages gained supreme perfection by fasts.

हिन्दी अर्थ

विधिं त्वनशनस्याहु: पार्थ धर्मविदो जना: कुन्तीनन्दन! धर्मज्ञ पुरुषोंने अनशनकी यही विधि बतायी है

English

The wise Vishvamitra endured a thousand divine years eating once a day, and by that became a brahmin.

हिन्दी अर्थ

पदे पदे यज्ञफलं स प्राप्रोति न संशय:

English

Chyavana, Jamadagni, Vasishtha, Gautama and Bhrigu, all patient great sages, reached heaven.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शतं वर्षसहसत्राणां मोदते स दिवि प्रभो आर्तों वा व्याधितो वापि गच्छेदनशनं तु यः

English

This was shown of old by Angiras to the great sages; he who always shows it never meets sorrow.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वर्गमें सुखपूर्वक निवास करता है

English

One who reads or always hears this rule, in due order, set forth by the great sage Angiras, O son of Kunti, has no sin.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स गत्वा स्त्रीशताकीर्णे रमते भरतर्षभ व्याधितस्यौषधग्राम: क्रुद्धस्य च प्रसादनम्

English

He is freed from all confusions, his mind is not overcome by faults, he understands the cries of creatures of other wombs, and the best of men gains lasting fame.

हिन्दी अर्थ

तावन्त्येव सहस््राणि वर्षाणां दिवि मोदते स्वर्गलोकमें सुखपूर्वक निवास करता है

English

side of that lake in the course of the Vahuda whose shores he had reached. Refreshed by such rest, he set out from that region and then proceeded towards Kailasa. He then beheld a gate of gold that seemed to blaze with beauty. He saw also the Mandakini and the Nalini of the high-souled Kuvera, the Lord of Treasures. 3 Beholding the Rishi arrived there, all the Rakshasas having Manibhadra for their head, who were engaged in protecting that lake abounding with beautiful lotuses, came out in a body for welcoming and honouring the illustrious traveller. The Rishi worshipped in return those Rakshasas of terrible prowess and asked them to report, without delay, his arrival unto the Lord of Treasures. Requested by him to do this, those Rakshasas, O king, said unto him,~King Vaisravana, without waiting for the news from us, is coming of his own accord to thy presence. The illustrious Lord of Treasures is well acquainted with the object of this thy journey. Behold him,— that blessed Master, —who blazes with his own energy. Then king Vaisravana, approaching the faultless Ashtavakra, duly enquired about his welfare. The usual enquiries of politeness being over, the Lord of Treasures then addressed the regenerate Rishi, saying,— Welcome art thou here. Do tell me what it is thou seekest at my hands. Inform me of it. I shall, O regenerate one, accomplish whatever thou mayst bid me to accomplish. Do thou enter my abode as pleases thee, O foremost of Brahamanas. Duly entertained by me, and after thy business is accomplished, thou mayst go without any obstacles being placed in thy way.— Having said these words, Kuvera took the hand of that foremost of Brahmanas and led him into his palace. He offered him his own seat as also water to wash his feet and the Arghya made of the usual ingredients. After the two had taken their seats, the Yakshas of Kuvera headed by Manibhadra, and many Gandharvas and Kinnaras, also sat down before them. After all of them had taken their seats, the Lord of Treasures said these words,— Understanding what thy pleasure is, the diverse tribes of Apsaras will commence their dance. It is meet that I should entertain thee with hospitality and that thou shouldst be served with proper

हिन्दी अर्थ

दिव्याभरणशोभाभिरर्वरस्त्रीभिरलंकृतम्

English

Sacrifices, Grandsire, cannot be obtained by the poor; sacrifices need much equipment and are spread with many materials.

हिन्दी अर्थ

तेजस्वी विमान प्राप्त होता है तत्रामरवरस्त्रीभिमोंदते विगतज्वर:

English

They can be obtained by kings and princes, Grandsire, not by those short of means, of few virtues, alone and without allies.

हिन्दी अर्थ

देवकन्यासमारूढै: काउ्चनैर्विमलै: शुभै:

English

Tell me, Grandsire, the rule that even the poor can always obtain, equal to the fruits of these sacrifices.

हिन्दी अर्थ

सुधारसकृताहार: श्रीमान् सर्वमनोहर: दिव्यमाल्याम्बरधरो दिव्यगन्धानुलेपन:

English

[Bhishma] Angiras declared this, with the fruit of fasting as its substance: a rule equal to the fruits of sacrifices. Learn it, Yudhishthira.

हिन्दी अर्थ

करता है, वह परमगतिको प्राप्त होता है

English

One who eats morning and evening and drinks nothing in between, always devoted to non-harm, offering to Agni Jatavedas,

हिन्दी अर्थ

ज्ञानोत्पन्नं च यच्छौचं तच्छौचं परमं स्मृतम् इनमें ज्ञानसे प्राप्त होनेवाली शुद्धि ही सबसे श्रेष्ठ मानी गयी है

English

is perfected in six years, without doubt; he obtains a car the colour of heated gold.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अर्च्याश्वमेधं प्राप्रोति दुष्कृतं चास्य नश्यति

English

In the abode of divine women, resounding with dance and song, he lives in Prajapati's world, fire-bright, for a padma of years.

हिन्दी अर्थ

उवाच भगवान् विष्णु: स्वयमेव पुरातनम् साक्षात् भगवान् विष्णुने ही इस पुरातन व्रतके विषयमें बताया है

English

One who for three years constantly takes only one meal a day, always delighting in his lawful wife, gains the fruit of the Agnishtoma.

हिन्दी अर्थ

न धर्मात् परमो लाभस्तपो नानशनात् परम्

English

Thus addressed, the ascetic Ashtavakra said, in a sweet voice, Let the dance proceed. Then Urvara and Misrakesi, and Rambha and Urvasi, and Alumvusha and Ghritachi, and Chitra and Chitrangada and Ruchi, and Manohara and Sukesi and Sumukhi and Hasini and Prabha, and Vidyuta, and Prasami and Danta and Vidyota and Rati,— these and many other beautiful Apsaras began to dance. The Gandharvas played on diverse kinds of musical instruments. After such excellent music and dance had commenced, the Rishi Ashtavakra of severe penances unconsciously passed a full celestial year there in the abode of king Vaisravana. 1 Then king Vaisravana said unto the Rishi,— O learned Brahmana, behold, a little more than a year has passed away since thy arrival here. This music and dance, especially known by the name of Gandharva, is a stealer of the heart (and of time). Do thou act as thou wishes or let this go on if that be thy pleasure. Thou art my guest and, therefore, worthy of adoration. This is my house. Givest thou thy commands. We are all bound to thee. The illustrious Ashtavakra, thus addressed by king Vaisravana, replied unto him, with a pleased heart, saying,— I have been duly honoured by thee. I desire now, O Lord of Treasures, to go hence. Indeed, I am highly pleased. All this befits thee, O Lord of Treasures. Through thy grace, O illustrious one, and agreeably to the command of the high-souled Rishi Vadanya, I shall now proceed to my journey's end. Let growth and prosperity be thine.— Having said these words, the illustrious Rishi set out of Kuvera's abode and proceeded northwards. He crossed the Kailasa and the Mandara as also the golden mountains. Beyond

हिन्दी अर्थ

भोजन करके रहता है, उसे अग्निष्टोम यज्ञका फल प्राप्त होता है यज्ञ बहुसुवर्ण वा वासवप्रियमाचरेत्

English

Truthful, generous, devoted to brahmins, free of envy, patient, self-controlled and with anger conquered, he goes to the highest goal.

हिन्दी अर्थ

सदा त्रिषवणस्नायी ब्रह्मचार्यनसूयक:

English

In a car like a pale cloud, marked with swans, he lives with the apsarases for two padmas.

हिन्दी अर्थ

रूपवत्यश्नल तं कन्या रमयन्ति सनातनम् विमान मण्डलावर्तमावर्तगहनाकुलम्

English

One who eats once on the third day, always for twelve months, offering to Agni Jatavedas,

हिन्दी अर्थ

जातरूपप्रयुक्ते च रत्नसंचयभूषितम्

English

obtains the supreme fruit of the Atiratra sacrifice, and gets a car yoked with peacocks and swans.

हिन्दी अर्थ

पुण्यगन्धोदयं दिव्यं वायव्यैरुपशोभितम् अयुतायुतं तथा पद्म समुद्र च तथा वसेत्

English

He lives with the apsarases in the world of the seven sages, and his return there is held to be three padmas.

हिन्दी अर्थ

सदा प्रह्लादितस्ताभिवदेवकन्याभिरिज्यते

English

One who eats once on the fourth day, always for twelve months, offering to Agni Jatavedas,

हिन्दी अर्थ

पुरुषको आनन्द प्रदान करती हुई सदा उसका पूजन करती हैं सदा द्वादशमासांस्तु महामेधफलं लभेत्

English

obtains the supreme fruit of the Vajapeya sacrifice and gets a car ridden by Indra's maidens.

हिन्दी अर्थ

मृष्टतप्तांगदधरा विमानैरुपयान्ति तम्

English

At the end of Sagara's time he lives in Vasava's world, and constantly watches the sport of the king of the gods.

हिन्दी अर्थ

ध्वनियोंद्वारा जगाया जाता है जाह्ववीवालुकाकीर्ण पूर्ण संवत्सरं नर:

English

One who eats once on the fifth day, always for twelve months, offering to Agni Jatavedas,

हिन्दी अर्थ

है। दिव्य वस्त्राभूषणोंसे शोभायमान सुन्दरी रमणियाँ उसे सुशोभित किये रहती है मणिमुक्ताप्रवालैश्न भूषितं वैद्युतप्रभम्

English

free of greed, truthful, devoted to brahmins, harmless, free of envy and of sin, gains the fruit of a twelve-day rite.

हिन्दी अर्थ

सोमकन्यानिवासेषु सो5ध्यावसति नित्यश:

English

He mounts a divine car of gold, marked with swans, bright as a ring of suns, a pale mansion.

हिन्दी अर्थ

सुदर्शनाभिनरिभिर्मधुराभिस्तथैव च फलं पद्मशतप्रख्यं महाकल्पं दशाधिकम्

English

Four cycles and twelve padmas, and the measure of the arrows of fire, he lives there happily.

हिन्दी अर्थ

दिवसे सप्तदशमे य: प्राप्ते प्राशते हवि:

English

A sage who eats on the sixth day, always for twelve months, offering to Agni Jatavedas,

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्थानं वारुणमैन्द्रं च रौद्रं वाप्पधिगच्छति तत्र देवाधिदेवस्थ कुमार्यो रमयन्ति तम्

English

always bathing three times a day, celibate, without envy, obtains the supreme fruit of the Gavamaya sacrifice.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चन्द्रादित्यावुभौ यावद् गगने चरत: प्रभो

English

He attains an excellent vehicle of gold, bright as flame, served by swans and peacocks, well yoked.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अष्टादशे यो दिवसे प्राश्नीयादेकभोजनम् रथै: सनन्दिघोषैश्न पृष्ठत: सो5नुगम्यते

English

Asleep in the lap of the apsarases, he is woken by the sound of anklets and the tinkling of girdles.

हिन्दी अर्थ

व्याप्रसिंहप्रयुक्ते च मेघस्वननिनादितम्

English

For a thousand crore years and three hundred crore, eighteen padmas and two patakas,

हिन्दी अर्थ

तत्र कल्पसहस्रं स कन्याभि: सह मोदते एकोनविंशतिदिने यो भुड्क्ते एकभोजनम्

English

and fifty myriads, equal to the number of hairs of a hundred bear-skins, he is honoured in Brahma's world.

हिन्दी अर्थ

उत्तमं लभते स्थानमप्सरोगणसेवितम्

English

One who eats once on the seventh day, always for twelve months, offering to Agni Jatavedas,

हिन्दी अर्थ

वहाँ निवास करता है

English

guarding Sarasvati, practising celibacy, should avoid flower-colours, honey and meat.

हिन्दी अर्थ

पूर्णेडथ विंशे दिवसे यो भुड्क्ते होकभोजनम् अमांसाशी ब्रह्मचारी सर्वभूतहिते रत:

English

The man goes to the world of the Maruts and the world of Indra, and everywhere, his aims fulfilled, is carried by divine maidens.

हिन्दी अर्थ

गन्धर्वैरप्सरोभिश्व दिव्यमाल्यानुलेपनै:

English

He obtains the abundant fruit of the sacrifice of gold, and rejoices in those worlds with a number of years beyond count.

हिन्दी अर्थ

एकविंशे तु दिवसे यो भुड्धक्ते होकभोजनम् लोकमौशनसं दिव्यं शक्रलोक॑ च गच्छति

English

A man who patiently eats on the eighth day for a year, always devoted to the gods' work, offering to Agni Jatavedas,

हिन्दी अर्थ

द्वाविंशे दिवसे प्राप्ते यो भुडुक्ते होकभोजनम्

English

obtains the supreme fruit of the Paundarika sacrifice and mounts a car with the colour of the lotus.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अहिंसानिरतो धीमान् सत्यवागनसूयक: कामचारी सुधाहारो विमानवरमास्थित:

English

He gains women dark, golden-fair and brown, playful in youth and beauty, without doubt.

हिन्दी अर्थ

त्रयोविंशे तु दिवसे प्राशेद् यस्त्वेकभोजनम्

English

One who eats every ninth day for a year, always for twelve months, offering to Agni Jatavedas,

हिन्दी अर्थ

वायोरुशनसश्लैव रुद्रलोक॑ च गच्छति अनेकगुणपर्यन्तं विमानवरमास्थित:

English

obtains the fruit of the Ashvamedha sacrifice and gets a car bright as a white lotus.

हिन्दी अर्थ

विभूषित हो देवकन्याओंके साथ रमण करता है

English

With the splendour of blazing sun and fire, and with divine garlands, he is borne by Rudra's maidens through the eternal sky.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चतुर्विंशे तु दिवसे यः प्राप्ते प्राशते हवि: सिंहव्याप्रप्रयुक्तैस्तु मेघनि:स्वननादितैः

English

For eighteen thousand years, and a kalpa, and a hundred thousand crores, he rejoices in those worlds.

हिन्दी अर्थ

षड्विंशे दिवसे यस्तु प्रकुयदिकभोजनम् जितेन्द्रियो वीतरागो जुह्मानो जातवेदसम्

English

One who eats each time ten days have passed, always for twelve months, offering to Agni Jatavedas,

हिन्दी अर्थ

वह उन लोकोंमें आनन्द भोगता है

English

in the abode of Brahma's maidens, delighting all beings, obtains the supreme fruit of a thousand Ashvamedhas.

हिन्दी अर्थ

सप्तविंशेडथ दिवसे य: कुयदिकभोजनम् देवर्षिचरितं राजन् राजर्षिभिरनुछितम्

English

And beautiful maidens, blue-lotus and red-lotus in hue, always delight that man.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्त्रीभिर्मनोभिरामाभी रममाणो मदोत्कट:

English

He attains an excellent vehicle, circular and whirling, enclosed with whirls, bright as the waves of the sea.

हिन्दी अर्थ

योडष्टाविंशे तु दिवसे प्राश्नीयादेकभोजनम् सुकुमार्यश्न नार्यस्तं रममाणा: सुवर्चस:

English

Resounding with garlands of varied jewels, conches and drums, with crystal and diamond pillars and a well-made altar, he mounts the great car drawn by swans and cranes.

हिन्दी अर्थ

एकोनत्रिंशे दिवसे यः प्राशेदेकभोजनम्

English

One who eats the oblation-food on the eleventh day, always for twelve months, offering to Agni Jatavedas,

हिन्दी अर्थ

तस्य लोका: शुभा दिव्या देवराजर्षिपूजिता: जातरूपमयं युक्त सर्वरत्नसमन्वितम्

English

should not desire another's wives in word or in mind, nor speak falsehood, even for his mother and father.

हिन्दी अर्थ

तत्र चैनं शुभा नार्यों दिव्याभरणभूषिता:

English

He approaches Mahadeva, the mighty, seated in his car, and sees the Self-existent when his car arrives.

हिन्दी अर्थ

भोगवांस्तेजसा युक्तो वैश्वानरसमप्रभ: यस्तु मासे गते भुड्क्ते एकभक्तं शमात्मक:

English

Gold-hued, beautiful maidens lead him to the Rudras' abode in heaven, divine and charming.

हिन्दी अर्थ

और सदा शान्तभावसे रहता है, वह ब्रह्मलोकको प्राप्त होता है

English

For immeasurable years, even to the end of the yuga, and for a hundred thousand crores and ten hundred crores,

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वयंप्रभाभिनरिीभिर्विमानस्थो महीयते

English

he constantly bows to Rudra, honoured by gods and danavas; and each day he comes into his sight.

हिन्दी अर्थ

नानारमणरूपाभिनननारागाभिरेव च विमाने गगनाकारे सूर्यवैदूर्यसंनिभे

English

One who eats the oblation-food on the twelfth day, always for twelve months, gains the fruit of the Sarvamedha.

हिन्दी अर्थ

यावद् वर्षसहस्त्रं वै जम्बूद्वीपे प्रवर्षति

English

A car is made for him by the twelve Adityas, adorned with precious jewels, pearls and coral.

हिन्दी अर्थ

बुद्धिमान् पुरुषका ब्रह्मलोकमें निवास बताया गया है विप्रुषश्चैव यावन्त्यो निपतन्ति नभस्तलात्

English

It is wreathed with strings of swans, crowded with streets of elephants, and adorned with calling peacocks and chakravakas.

हिन्दी अर्थ

तेजस्वी पुरुष ब्रह्मलोकमें निवास करता है

English

Joined with great towers, it is set in Brahma's world; he dwells there always, O king, surrounded by men and women. So spoke the great sage Angiras, knower of dharma.

हिन्दी अर्थ

मासोपवासी वर्षैस्तु दशभि: स्वर्गमुत्तमम् मुनिर्दान्तो जितक्रोधो जितशिश्रोदर: सदा

English

One who eats the oblation-food on the thirteenth day, always for twelve months, gains the fruit of a sacrifice of the gods.

हिन्दी अर्थ

बहुभिननियमैरेवं शुचिरश्षाति यो नर:

English

A man attains the car called Rising Red Lotus, set with gold, adorned with heaps of red.

हिन्दी अर्थ

दिवं गत्वा शरीरेण स्वेन राजन् यथामर: जाकर वहाँ इच्छाके अनुसार स्वर्गके पुण्यफलका उपभोग करता है

English

Filled with divine maidens, adorned with divine ornaments, rising with holy fragrance, and beautified with airy things.

हिन्दी अर्थ

एष ते भरतश्रेष्ठ यज्ञानां विधिरुत्तम:

English

There he lives to the end of the yuga, a kalpa, a myriad myriads, a padma, and an ocean, with banners and pillars.

हिन्दी अर्थ

दरिद्रेर्मनुजै: पार्थ प्राप्त यज्ञफलं यथा देवद्विजातिपूजायां रतो भरतसत्तम

English

With the sound of gandharva songs, the sound of kettledrums and drums, he is always gladdened and praised by those divine maidens.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अचलेष्वप्रकम्पेषु मा ते भूदत्र संशय: यत्र चैव परं शौचं तन्मे व्याख्यातुमहसि

English

One who eats the oblation-food on the fourteenth day when complete, always for twelve months, gains the fruit of the Mahamedha.

हिन्दी अर्थ

जाती हो, उस तीर्थको मुझे विस्तारपूर्वक बताइये

English

Divine maidens of indescribable age and beauty, well adorned, wearing polished, heated armlets, follow him in cars.

हिन्दी अर्थ

करता हूँ, एकाग्रचित्त होकर सुनो स्नातव्यं मानसे तीर्थे सत्त्वमालम्ब्य शाश्वतम्

English

With the cries of swans, the sound of anklets and the jingle of girdles, he is woken here and there.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अहिंसा सर्वभूतानामानृशंस्यं दम: शम:

English

A man dwells in the abode of divine maidens, strewn with sands of the Jahnavi, for a full year.

हिन्दी अर्थ

सेवनसे प्राप्त होनेवाली पवित्रताके लक्षण हैं शुचयस्तीर्थभूतास्ते ये भैक्ष्यमुपभुज्जते

English

One who, master of his senses, eats one meal when a fortnight has passed, always for twelve months, offering to Agni Jatavedas, obtains the supreme fruit of a thousand Rajasuyas.

हिन्दी अर्थ

करते हैं, वे विशुद्ध अन्तःकरणवाले साधु पुरुष तीर्थस्वरूप हैं

English

He mounts a vehicle served by swans and peacocks, surrounded with circles of jewels and varied gold.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शौचलक्षणमेतत् ते सर्वत्रैवान्ववेक्षत: शौचाशौचसमायुक्ता: स्वकार्यपरिमार्गिण:

English

Adorned by excellent women resplendent with divine ornaments, one-pillared, four-doored and seven-storeyed, very auspicious, shining with thousands of banners and with the sounds of song.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स स्नातो यो दमस्नात: स बाह्याभ्यन्तर: शुचि:

English

He mounts a divine car endowed with divine qualities, adorned with jewels, pearls and coral and bright as lightning, and lives a thousand yugas, riding sword-armed on elephants.

हिन्दी अर्थ

भी पवित्र माना गया है शौचमेव पर तेषां येषां नोत्पद्यते स्पृहा

English

One who eats the oblation-food on the sixteenth day, always for twelve months, gains the fruit of the Soma sacrifice.

हिन्दी अर्थ

मनकी प्रसन्नता भी शरीरको शुद्ध करनेवाले हैं

English

He dwells always in the abodes of Soma's maidens, anointed with gentle scents, with movement at will.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्‍नाति यो मानसे तीर्थे तत्स्नानं तत्त्वदर्शिन:

English

He is honoured as he rides in his car by lovely and sweet women, and served with the pleasures of desire.

हिन्दी अर्थ

उसका वह स्नान ही तत्त्वदर्शी ज्ञानीका स्नान माना गया है केवलं गुणसम्पन्न: शुचिरेव नर: सदा

English

The fruit is called a hundred padmas, a great kalpa and ten more; that man goes four cycles in the sea.

हिन्दी अर्थ

उस मनुष्यको सदा शुद्ध ही समझना चाहिए

English

One who eats the oblation-food on the seventeenth day, always for twelve months,

हिन्दी अर्थ

पृथिव्यां यानि तीर्थानि पुण्यानि शृणु तान्यपि तथा पृथिव्या भागाश्च पुण्यानि सलिलानि च

English

reaches the realm of Varuna, of Indra and of Rudra, and the realms of the Maruts and of Ushanas, and goes to Brahma's world.

हिन्दी अर्थ

भी पवित्र तीर्थ हैं और वहाँका जल पुण्यदायक है

English

There he is served on a seat by divine maidens, and sees the sage of the gods, Vishvarupa, the earth and sky.

हिन्दी अर्थ

धुनन्ति पापं तीर्थेषु ते प्रयान्ति सुखं दिवम् अतीव पुण्यभागास्ते सलिलस्य च तेजसा

English

There the maidens of the God of gods delight him, thirty-two in form, sweet and well adorned.

हिन्दी अर्थ

पवित्र माने गये हैं

English

As long as the moon and sun both move in the sky, O lord, so long that hero moves, living on the essence of nectar.

हिन्दी अर्थ

उभयोरेव यः स्नायात् स सिद्धि शीघ्रमाप्तुयात् तीर्थो्में स्नान करता है, वह शीघ्र ही परमात्मप्राप्तिरूप सिद्धि प्राप्त कर लेता है

English

One who eats once on the eighteenth day, always for twelve months, sees the seven worlds.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शुचि: सिद्धिमवाप्रोति द्विविधं शौचमुत्तमम्

English

He is followed from behind by chariots with the sound of Nandi's drums, mounted by divine maidens, shining and well adorned.

हिन्दी अर्थ

यच्चाप्यसंशयं लोके तनमे त्वं वक्तुमहसि यत् कृत्वा निर्वतों भूयात् पुरुषो नाज संशय:

English

Happy indeed, he mounts a divine, excellent car yoked with tigers and lions, resounding like thunder.

हिन्दी अर्थ

वाजपेयमवाप्रोति सिद्धि च परमां व्रजेत् प्राप्त हो जाता है

English

There he delights a thousand kalpas with beloved women and enjoys the excellent essence of nectar, like ambrosia.

हिन्दी अर्थ

राजसूयमवाप्रोति कुलं चैव समुद्धरेत्

English

One who eats once on the nineteenth day, always for twelve months, sees the seven worlds.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अतिरात्रमवाप्रोति सोमलोकं॑ च गच्छति पौण्डरीकमवाप्रोति देवलोक॑ च गच्छति

English

He gains the highest place, served by hosts of apsarases, and a car bright as the sun, sung to by gandharvas.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अग्निष्टोममवाप्रोति सोमलोकं च गच्छति

English

There he rejoices with excellent immortal women, free from fever, wearing divine robes and glorious, for a hundred ayutas of years.

हिन्दी अर्थ

पुरुष अग्निष्टोम यज्ञका फल पाता और सोमलोकमें जाता है गवां मेधमवाप्रोति अप्सरोभिक्ष मोदते

English

One who eats once on the full twentieth day, always for twelve months, truthful and firm in vows,

हिन्दी अर्थ

पञ्चयज्ञानवाप्रोति विमानस्थश्ष मोदते

English

not eating meat, celibate, devoted to the good of all beings, attains the vast divine worlds of the Adityas.

हिन्दी अर्थ

गोसहस्रफलं पुण्यं प्राप्तुयान्नात्र संशय: पूजा करनेवाला पुरुष सहस्र गोदानका पुण्यफल पाता है, इसमें संशय नहीं है

English

Gandharvas and apsarases with divine garlands and unguents follow him from behind in golden divine cars.

हिन्दी अर्थ

गवां यज्ञमवाप्रोति पुमान् स्त्री वा न संशय:

English

One who eats once on the twenty-first day, always for twelve months, offering to Agni Jatavedas,

हिन्दी अर्थ

करनेसे स्त्री हो या पुरुष गो-यज्ञका फल पाता है, इसमें संशय नहीं है जातिस्मरत्वं प्राप्नोति विन्द्याद् बहु सुवर्णकम्

English

goes to the divine world of Ushanas and to Shakra's world, always delighting in the pleasures of the Ashvins and the Maruts.

हिन्दी अर्थ

समाप्ते भोजयेद् विप्रानथवा दापयेद् घृतम्

English

Ignorant of sorrows, seated in an excellent car, served by excellent women, the lord plays like an immortal.

हिन्दी अर्थ

उपगम्य महाप्राज्ञ: पर्यमृच्छद् युधिष्ठिर:

English

One who eats once on the twenty-second day, always for twelve months, offering to Agni Jatavedas,

हिन्दी अर्थ

सुखका भागी हो सकता है? पादौ मूलेन राजेन्द्र जड्धायामथ रोहिणीम्

English

steadfast, devoted to non-harm, truthful and free of envy, attains the worlds of the Vasus, radiant as the sun.

हिन्दी अर्थ

और पिण्डलियोंमें रोहिणीको स्थापित करे

English

Moving at will, living on nectar, seated in an excellent car, he delights with divine maidens, adorned with divine ornaments.

हिन्दी अर्थ

गुहां तु फाल्गुनी विद्यात् कृत्तिका कटिकास्तथा पृष्ठमेव धनिष्ठासु अनुराधोत्तरास्तथा

English

One who eats once on the twenty-third day, always for twelve months, moderate in food and master of his senses,

हिन्दी अर्थ

धनिष्ठा, अनुराधा तथा उत्तराको स्थापित समझे

English

goes to the world of Vayu and Ushanas and to Rudra's world, moving and going at will and honoured by hosts of apsarases.

हिन्दी अर्थ

पुनर्वस्वड्गुली राजन्नाश्लेषासु नखास्तथा नखोंमें आश्लेषाकी स्थापना करे

English

Seated in an excellent car with many good qualities, he delights with divine maidens, adorned with divine ornaments.

हिन्दी अर्थ

समाप्ते तु घृतं दद्याद् ब्राह्मणे वेदपारगे

English

One who eats once on the twenty-fourth day, always for twelve months, offering to Agni Jatavedas,

हिन्दी अर्थ

ब्राह्मणको घृत दान करे जायते परिपूर्णाड़: पौर्णमास्येव चन्द्रमा:

English

rejoicing, lives long in the abode of the Adityas, wearing divine garlands and robes and anointed with divine scents.

हिन्दी अर्थ

ज्ञानका भागी होता है

English

In a divine, charming golden car yoked with swans, he delights with thousands and myriads of divine maidens.

हिन्दी अर्थ

श्रोतुमिच्छामि मर्त्यानां संसारविधिमुत्तमम् मनुष्योंकी संसारयात्राके निर्वाहकी उत्तम विधि सुनना चाहता हूँ

English

One who eats once on the twenty-fifth day, always for twelve months, mounts a splendid vehicle.

हिन्दी अर्थ

उपवासैस्तथा तुल्यं तपःकर्म न विद्यते ऋषयश्न परां सिद्धिमुपवासैरवाप्रुवन्

English

He is followed from behind by chariots yoked with lions and tigers, thundering like clouds, with the sound of Nandi's drums,

हिन्दी अर्थ

उपवाससे ही सिद्धि प्राप्त हुई है

English

ridden by divine maidens, silver, spotless and fair, having mounted a divine and most charming car.

हिन्दी अर्थ

क्षान्तमेकेन भक्तेन तेन विप्रत्वमागत: सर्व एव दिवं प्राप्ता: क्षमावन्तो महर्षय:

English

There he lives a thousand kalpas surrounded by hundreds of women, living on the essence of nectar, supreme, like ambrosia.

हिन्दी अर्थ

यः प्रदर्शयते नित्यं न स दुःखमवाप्लुते

English

One who eats once on the twenty-sixth day, always for twelve months, restrained and restrained in food,

हिन्दी अर्थ

न विद्यते तस्य नरस्य किल्बिषम् ध्रुवां च कीर्ति लभते नरोत्तम:

English

master of his senses, free of passion, offering to Agni Jatavedas, attains greatness, honoured by hosts of apsarases.

हिन्दी अर्थ

गुणाश्रैषां यथातथ्यं प्रेत्य चेह च सर्वश:

English

He gains the worlds of the seven Maruts and of the Vasus too, in a divine crystal car adorned with all jewels.

हिन्दी अर्थ

बहूपकरणा यज्ञा नानासम्भारविस्तरा: नार्थन्यूनैरवगुणैरेकात्मभिरसंहतै:

English

Honoured by gandharvas and apsarases, he rejoices for two thousand yugas with divine radiance.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अर्थन्यूनैरवगुणैरेकात्मभिरसंहतै:

English

One who eats once on the twenty-seventh day, always for twelve months, offering to Agni Jatavedas,

हिन्दी अर्थ

षड्भिरेव स वर्षैस्तु सिध्यते नाज संशय: देवस्त्रीणामधीवासे नृत्यगीतनिनादिते

English

obtains vast fruit and is honoured in the world of the gods; living there on nectar, he rejoices, fully sated.

हिन्दी अर्थ

त्रीणि वर्षाणि य: प्राशेत् सततं त्वेकभोजनम्

English

O king, seated in an excellent car, he dwells in the place frequented by divine sages and royal sages, divine of soul.

हिन्दी अर्थ

क्षान्तो दान्तो जितक्रोध: स गच्छति परां गतिम्

English

Delighting with charming women, proud and excited, he dwells happily three thousand yugas and kalpas.

हिन्दी अर्थ

द्वे समाप्ते ततः पद्मे सो5प्सरोभिवसेत् सह सदा द्वादशमासांस्तु जुह्मानो जातवेदसम्

English

One who eats once on the twenty-eighth day, always for twelve months, self-controlled and master of his senses,

हिन्दी अर्थ

अग्निष्टोमस्य यज्ञस्य फल प्राप्रोति मानव:

English

obtains the vast fruit frequented by divine sages, enjoys pleasures, and shines with splendour like the spotless thousand-rayed sun.

हिन्दी अर्थ

इन्द्रलोके च वसते वरस्त्रीभि: समावृत: सदा द्वादशमासांस्तु जुह्ॉलानो जातवेदसम्

English

Delicate women of fine radiance, with full breasts and thighs, adorned with divine ornaments, delight him.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अतितात्रस्य यज्ञस्य फल प्राप्रोत्यनुत्तमम्

English

They delight him, beloved of heart, in a car like the sun, divine and going wherever one wishes, for a hundred ayutas of kalpa-years.

हिन्दी अर्थ

सप्तर्षीणां सदा लोके सो5प्सरोभिव॑सेत् सह दिवसे यश्नतुर्थे तु प्राश्नीयादेकभोजनम्

English

One who eats once on the twenty-ninth day, always for twelve months, devoted to truthful vows,

हिन्दी अर्थ

वाजपेयस्य यज्ञस्य फल प्राप्रोत्यनुत्तमम्

English

has fair, divine worlds honoured by gods and royal sages, and reaches a divine car bright as the moon.

हिन्दी अर्थ

सागरस्य च पर्यन्ते वासवं लोकमावसेत् दिवसे पञ्चमे यस्तु प्राश्नीयादेकभोजनम्

English

It is made of gold, well yoked, adorned with all jewels, full of hosts of apsarases and resounding with gandharvas.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अलुब्ध: सत्यवादी च ब्रह्मण्यश्वाविहिंसक:

English

There fair women adorned with divine ornaments, charming, sweet and ardent, delight him.

हिन्दी अर्थ

आवर्तनानि चत्वारि तथा पद्मानि द्वादशश दिवसे यस्तु षषछ्े वै मुनि: प्राशेत भोजनम्

English

Enjoying pleasures, endowed with splendour, bright as Vaishvanara, divine, shining with a divine form like an immortal,

हिन्दी अर्थ

अग्निज्वालासमाभासं हंसबर्हिणसेवितम् कोटीसहसंरं वर्षाणां त्रीणि कोटिशतानि च

English

he goes to the worlds of the Vasus, the Maruts, the Sadhyas, the Ashvins and the Rudras, and to Brahma's world.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अयुतानि च पञ्चाशदृक्षचर्मशतस्य च

English

One who, serene in soul, eats one meal when a month has passed, always for twelve months, would attain Brahma's world.

हिन्दी अर्थ

दिवसे सप्तमे यस्तु प्राश्नलीयादेकभोजनम् सरस्वती गोपयानो ब्रह्मचर्य समाचरन्

English

Fed on the essence of nectar, glorious and charming to all, he shines with splendour, form and beauty like one with rays.

हिन्दी अर्थ

पुरुषो मरुतां लोकमिन्द्रलोक॑ च गच्छति

English

Wearing divine garlands and robes, anointed with divine scents, devoted to pleasures, a yogin ignorant of sorrows,

हिन्दी अर्थ

फलं॑ बहुसुवर्णस्य यज्ञस्य लभते नर: यस्तु संवत्सरं क्षान्तो भुड्क्तेडहन्यष्टमे नर:

English

seated in his car he is honoured by self-radiant women, and constantly worshipped by Rudra's and the divine sages' maidens.

हिन्दी अर्थ

पौण्डरीकस्य यज्ञस्य फल प्राप्रोत्यनुत्तमम्

English

By women of many fair forms and many passions, of many sweet speeches and many delights,

हिन्दी अर्थ

कृष्णा: कनकगोर्यश्न नार्य: श्यामास्तथापरा: यस्तु संवत्सरं भुड्क्ते नवमे नवमे5हनि

English

in a car shaped like a city, bright as the sun, behind like the moon, to the north like a cloud,

हिन्दी अर्थ

अश्वमेधसहस्रस्य फल प्राप्रोत्यनुत्तमम्

English

red to the south, a blue circle below, above resembling varied colours, he lives alone, honoured.

हिन्दी अर्थ

दीप्तसूर्याग्नितेजोभिर्दिव्यमालाभिरेव च यस्तु संवत्सरं भुड्क्ते दशाहे वै गते गते

English

As many years as there are in a thousand years of rain falling on Jambudvipa, so many years are declared for the wise one of Brahma's world.

हिन्दी अर्थ

ब्रह्मकन्यानिवासे च सर्वभूतमनोहरे

English

As many drops as fall from the sky in the rainy season, so long does he dwell, radiant as an immortal.

हिन्दी अर्थ

विचित्रमणिमालाभिननदितं शंखनि:स्वनै:

English

One who fasts a month at a time, after ten years attains the highest heaven; having reached the state of a great sage, he goes with his body.

हिन्दी अर्थ

आरोहति महद् यानं॑ हंससारसनादितम् सदा द्वादशमासांस्तु जुह्ॉनानो जातवेदसम्

English

A sage, self-controlled, with anger conquered, master of belly and sex, always offering to the fires, restrained, attending to the twilight prayers,

हिन्दी अर्थ

अनृतं च न भाषेत मातापित्रो: कृतेपि वा

English

who in this way, with many observances, eats by the month and lives under the open sky, his dwelling is declared.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अश्वमेधसहस्रस्य फल प्राप्नोत्यनुत्तमम् कुमार्य: काउ्चनाभासा रूपवत्यो नयन्ति तम्

English

Having gone to heaven in his own body, O king, like an immortal, he enjoys holy heaven as he wishes, by rule.

हिन्दी अर्थ

वर्षाण्यपरिमेयानि युगान्ताग्निसमप्र भ:

English

This, best of the Bharatas, is the supreme rule of sacrifices, explained in order, whose substance is the fruit of fasting.

हिन्दी अर्थ

रुद्रं नित्यं प्रणमते देवदानवसम्मतम् दिवसे द्वादशे यस्तु प्राप्ते वै प्राशते हवि:

English

Thus, Partha, poor men can obtain the fruit of sacrifice; having kept this fast, one may go to the highest goal, devoted to the worship of gods and the twice-born, O best of the Bharatas.

हिन्दी अर्थ

आदित्यद्वादशं तस्य विमान संविधीयते

English

This rule of fasting has been told in detail for the self-controlled, the heedful, the pure and the great-souled,

हिन्दी अर्थ

अट्टैर्महद्धि: संयुक्त ब्रह्मलोके प्रतिष्ठितम् ऋषिरेवं महाभागस्त्वड्रिरा प्राह धर्मवित्

English

for those turned from hypocrisy and malice, of resolved mind, steady and unshaken; let there be no doubt in you about this.

हिन्दी अर्थ

परलोककी राह लेते हैं, उस समय उनके पीछे कौन जाता है?

English

those high and great mountains is situated that excellent region where Mahadeva, dressed as an humble ascetic, has taken up his residence. He circumambulated the spot, with concentrated mind, bending his head in reverence the while. Descending then on the Earth, he considered himself sanctified for having obtained a sight of that holy spot which is the abode of Mahadeva. Having circumambulated that mountain thrice, the Rishi, with face turned towards the north, proceeded with a joyous heart. He then beheld another forest that was very delightful in aspect. It was adorned with the fruits and roots of every season, and it resounded with the music of winged warblers numbering by thousands. There were many delightful groves throughout the forest. The illustrious Rishi then beheld a charming hermitage. The Rishi saw also many golden hills decked with gems and possessed of diverse forms. In the begemmed soil he saw many lakes and tanks also. And he saw diverse other objects that were exceedingly delightful. Beholding these things, the mind of that Rishi of cleansed soul became filled with joy. He then saw a beautiful mansion made of gold and adorned with gems of many kinds. Of wonderful structure, that mansion surpassed the place of Kuvera himself in every respect. Around it there were many hills and mounts of jewels and gems. Many beautiful cars and many heaps of diverse kinds of jewels also were visible in that

हिन्दी अर्थ

प्राणी धर्मसमायुक्तो गच्छेत् स्वर्गगतिं पराम् तस्मान्न्यायागतैरर्थर्धर्म सेवेत पण्डित:

English

[Bhishma] All holy places are indeed virtuous for the wise; but hear from me attentively what is a tirtha and what is purity.

हिन्दी अर्थ

धर्मश्चार्थश्॒ कामश्च त्रितयं जीविते फलम्

English

One should bathe in the mental tirtha, in the fathomless, clear, pure lake of steadfastness with the water of truth, holding to eternal goodness.

हिन्दी अर्थ

इन तीनोंको उपलब्ध करना चाहिए श्रुतं भगवतो वाक्यं धर्मयुक्ते परं हितम्

English

The purity of a tirtha is freedom from desire for gain, gentleness, truth, uprightness, non-harm to all beings, absence of cruelty, self-control and calm.

हिन्दी अर्थ

मृतं शरीरं हि नृणां सूक्ष्ममव्यक्ततां गतम्

English

Those who are free of possessiveness, of ego, of dualities and of acquisition, who live on alms, are pure and are themselves tirthas.

हिन्दी अर्थ

उसका अनुसरण करता है? पृथिवी वायुराकाशमापो ज्योतिर्मनोडन्तक:

English

One who knows the truth and has no thought of "I" is called the supreme tirtha. This is the mark of purity: seeing the same everywhere.

हिन्दी अर्थ

प्राणिनामिह सर्वेषां साक्षिभूता निशानिशम्

English

Those whose self has washed off passion, darkness and goodness are not attached to purity or impurity, and seek only their own task.

हिन्दी अर्थ

त्वगस्थिमांसं शुक्रे च शोणितं च महामते देवता: पञ्चभूतस्था: कि भूयः श्रोतुमिच्छसि

English

Delighting in renunciation, all-knowing and all-seeing, they are, by purity of conduct, the purity of purposes; they are holy places and pure.

हिन्दी अर्थ

पृथिवी वायुराकाशमापो ज्योतिर्मनस्तथा

English

One whose body is merely wet with water is not called bathed; he who has bathed in self-control is bathed, pure within and without.

हिन्दी अर्थ

पृच्छैनं सुमहाभागमेतद् गुह्मूं सनातनम् महाभागसे इस सनातन गूढ़ विषयको पूछो

English

place. The Rishi beheld there the river Mandakini whose waters were strewn with many Mandara flowers. Many gems also were seen there that were self-luminous, and the soil all around was decked with diamonds of diverse species. The palatial mansion which the Rishi saw contained many chambers whose arches were embellished with various kinds of stones. Those chambers were adorned also with nets of pearls interspersed with jewels and gems of different species. Diverse kinds of beautiful objects capable of stealing the heart and the eye, surrounded that palace. That delightful retreat was inhabited by numerous Rishis. Beholding these beautiful sights all around, the Rishi began to think where he would take shelter. Proceeding then to the gate of the mansion, he uttered these words: —Let those that live here know that a guest has come (desirous of shelter). Hearing the voice of the Rishi, a number of maidens came out together from that palace. They were seven in number, O King, of different styles of beauty, all of them were exceedingly charming. Every one of those maidens upon whom the Rishi cast his eyes, stole his heart. The sage could not, with even his best efforts, control his mind. Indeed, at the sight of those maidens of very superior beauty, his heart lost all its tranquillity. Seeing himself yielding to such influences, the Rishi made a vigorous effort and possessed as he was of great wisdom he at last succeeded in controlling himself. Those damsels then addressed the Rishi, saying,— Let the illustrious one enter. Filled with curiosity in respect of those exceedingly beautiful damsels as also of that palatial mansion, the regenerate Rishi entered as he was bidden. Entering the mansion he beheld an old lady, with indications of decrepitude, attired in white robes and adorned with every kind of ornament. The Rishi blessed her, saying,— Good be to you.— The old lady returned his good wishes in proper form. Rising up, she offered a seat to the Rishi. Having taken his seat, Ashtavakra said,— Let all the damsels go to their respective quarters. Only let one stay here. Let that one remain here who is possessed of wisdom and who has tranquillity of heart. Indeed, let all the others go away at their will.— Thus addressed, all those damsels circumambulated the Rishi and then left the chamber. Only that aged lady remained there. The day quickly passed and night came. The Rishi seated on a splendid bed, addressed the old lady, saying,— O blessed lady, the night is deepening. Do thou address thyself to sleep. Their conversation

हिन्दी अर्थ

वक्ता बृहस्पतिसमो न हान्यो विद्यते क्वचित्

English

Knowledge is the body's chief purity here, and so are having nothing of one's own and clarity of mind.

हिन्दी अर्थ

आजगाम विशुद्धात्मा नाकपृष्ठाद् बृहस्पति: पूजामनुपमां चक्रे सर्वे ते च सभासद:

English

Purity of conduct, purity of mind and purity of tirtha are the highest good; the purity born of knowledge is held to be supreme.

हिन्दी अर्थ

उन सभी सभासदोंने बृहस्पतिजीकी अनुपम पूजा की

English

Those who have bathed in the mental tirtha with the lamp of the mind and the power of knowledge of Brahman are the knowers who see the knower of the field.

हिन्दी अर्थ

उपगम्य यथान्यायं प्रश्न॑ पप्रच्छ तत्त्वतः रीतिसे यह तात्विक प्रश्न उपस्थित किया

English

One who always has purity laid upon him and is endowed with good, endowed only with virtues, is a man ever pure.

हिन्दी अर्थ

मर्त्यस्य कः सहायो वै पिता माता सुतो गुरु:

English

These tirthas within the body have been told, O Bharata; hear also of the holy tirthas on the earth.

हिन्दी अर्थ

मृतं शरीरमुत्सज्य काष्ठलोष्टसमं जना: एक: प्रसूयते राजन्नेक एव विनश्यति

English

As the parts of the body are made pure, so are the parts of the earth, and holy waters.

हिन्दी अर्थ

ही दुःखसे पार होता तथा अकेला ही दुर्गति भोगता है

English

By prayer to a tirtha, by bathing and offering to the ancestors, they shake off sin at the tirthas and, purified, go happily to heaven.

हिन्दी अर्थ

असहाय: पिता माता तथा भ्राता सुतो गुरु: मृतं शरीरमुत्सज्य काष्ठलोष्टसमं जना:

English

By the acceptance of the good and by the earth's power, those places are exceedingly holy, and by the power of the water.

हिन्दी अर्थ

तैस्तच्छरीरमुत्सृष्ट धर्म एकोडनुगच्छति

English

Other holy tirthas are of the mind and of the earth; one who has bathed in both soon attains perfection.

हिन्दी अर्थ

करे। एकमात्र धर्म ही परलोकमें मनुष्योंका सहायक है

English

An act without strength, or strength without action, does not accomplish the aim here; only when joined does it succeed.

हिन्दी अर्थ

लोभान्मोहादनुक्रोशाद् भयाद् वाप्यबहुश्रुत: दया अथवा भयसे न करने योग्य पापकर्म कर बैठता है

English

So, endowed with bodily purity and purity of tirtha, one then gains perfection; supreme is the twofold purity.